Spring is here, which for us in Michigan, especially this year, means there is still snow on the ground but the days are getting longer!

March, for women, is much more than the beginning of Spring, it is a month where we can celebrate the many great achievements of women throughout history. Our Annual Top Ten Awards was a chance to honor those among us making history in the business world. I hope you’ll take a moment to click through each of our winners to find out what makes them extraordinary.

To see the complete list of new and renewing members and those celebrating milestones read here.

Become a member today to take advantage of all the benefits a membership has to offer! New members who join by April 30th and receive a $25 discount off national membership dues in all membership Join Now!

WBOs Optimistic About 2014 Business OutlookNearly nine out of 10 women business owners (87 percent) are optimistic about their business’ economic outlook this year, a 12 percent increase over 2013, finds the 2014 State of Women-Owned Businesses Report commissioned by NAWBO and Web.com Group, Inc. Click here to read more or see links below to view the full survey and accompanying infographic.

Beginning January 1, 2014 the ACA is officially here and affecting your business – This session will cover the latest updates on the Health Care Reform law and its operational impact on your business, what to expect, what to watch for, and how to manage and implement the changes to your employee’s health coverage.